Release of ship’s crew, ‘a step in the right direction’: UN Yemen envoy
22 January 2025
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has welcomed the release of the 11 crew members of the Rwabee, a vessel that was seized off the coast of Yemen in January 2022.
“The release of the crew is a step in the right direction and I hope that it will contribute to building confidence and creating a more conducive environment for peace,” said Mr. Grundberg. “I urge the parties to continue to engage constructively and to take further steps to de-escalate tensions and build trust.”
The crew members, who are from Myanmar, India, Yemen and Ethiopia, were released on Saturday, 21 January, after being detained for over three years. They were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and are now receiving medical attention.
The Rwabee was seized by the Houthi rebels, who control much of northern Yemen. The Houthis have been fighting against the internationally recognized government of Yemen since 2014.
The conflict in Yemen has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing hunger and disease. The war has also led to the displacement of millions of people, both within Yemen and to neighboring countries.
The release of the Rwabee crew is a small but significant step towards peace in Yemen. It is hoped that it will lead to further progress in the peace process and an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people.
Release of ship’s crew, ‘a step in the right direction’: UN Yemen envoy
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